Film
'Cars 2' Is a Failure of Imagination
In “Cars 2,” it seems the punchline of every joke and plot point could be replaced with an all-too-obvious “Look! It’s our world…only all cars!” For a studio that has made some of the best films of any medium, that lack of emotional engagement seems a wrong turn.
Tyler G. Hall '11
Some people spend their time painting elaborate portraits in studios, writing meters of circular prose, playing in bands, or practicing ...
Abel Acuna '11
Some Harvard students accept that people they meet will assume they are introverted workaholics who stay in and study all ...
Katherine M. Tygielski '11
Housing day is an important moment for all Harvard freshmen, as they find out whether they will spend their next ...
Senior Portrait: Katherine M. Tygielski '11
Filmmaker Katherine M. Tygielski '11 talks about her experiences filming in Nepal.
DisneyNature's 'African Cats' a Stunning Bore
“African Cats” may have been better off as a 30-minute IMAX film to be displayed in science museums instead of being inflated into a dragging full-length feature that desperately reaches for an elusive theme.
Saoirse Ronan Embraces the Eccentric
With her cheerful tone and soft Irish accent, Saoirse—which means ‘freedom’ in Irish and is pronounced ‘Sear-shuh’—is anything but intimidating. She expresses an acute artistic sensibility and an impressively professional demeanor.
‘The Conspirator’ is a Compelling Allegory
Fans of mile-long mutton chops and bushy neckbeards will definitely not be disappointed by this film. Indeed, if there were an Oscar for Best Facial Hair, “The Conspirator” would win hands down.
Murdered Actor and Activist Recalled
“Arna’s Children”—shown in Sever last Monday as a memorial to its maker, Juliano Mer-Khamis, who was shot by Palestinian militants on April 4 in Jenin—is a documentary with few adornments. The film’s power comes instead from it being relentlessly true.
Cast of 'The Wire' Visits Harvard
Several cast members of HBO's "The Wire" visited Harvard for a panel at the Law School and a reception in Winthrop House on April 12.
Cast of 'The Wire' Visits Harvard
The Crimson sits down with two cast members from HBO's The Wire, Andre Royo and Jamie Hector, to learn about their experience on the show, thoughts on its educational influence and more.
Hysterical ‘Arthur’ Antics Overcome Weaknesses
It is the absurdity of Brand’s actions, Mirren’s wry humor, and a sparkling set of supporting performances that enable “Arthur” to coalesce into a delightful comedy—even if it entirely lacks substantive moral value.
Gunn Aims to Discomfort His Audience
Director James Gunn enjoyed making “Super” as a response to the traditionally clear-cut morals and lack of consequential reality in the superhero genre.
‘Hanna’ an Artful Action Thriller
Although rife with action sequences and chase scenes that support a pulse-quickening plot, at its heart “Hanna” is a philosophical musing on the perspective-altering power of life’s inherent beauty.
The Bashful Oscar Nominee
For such an accomplished filmmaker, Villeneuve—the writer and director of Oscar-nominated "Incendies"—is remarkably self-effacing.